A retired military couple in their late 20s or early to mid 30s tried doing that in Taipei, but not sure if they were approved. She spent a good 15 minutes going back and forth with the officer on that issue and especially the fact her dental appointment didn't have a stamp on it.

She kept explaining they receive USD 7000 per month in military pension, more than enough to live off in Thailand. It's unclear if this is per person or for the couple together.

Kajetan Michalewicz I doubt it. You'll probably be OK. Now, if it were a serious case, then you'd still have trouble entering 2 years later, but this was a minor case and he probably didn't even do any of the things he threatened. You'll be fine.

@Ned ******

Better NOT come back to the same area of Thailand and certainly not the area where the shop is located.

@Grant *******

No. I think you misunderstood. There is no more explicit limit, but after a few entries, immigration can ask you what you're doing in the country.

Now, if you were to come and go regularly but spend only like a week in the country on each visit, spending MORE time outside Thailand than in, you'll likely be granted entry without questioning or incident.

The problem is, way too many foreigners are spending most of their time in Thailand on visa-exempt entries and then expect to be allowed to re-enter without trouble, almost as if they had a "right" to come back in. This is not so. Don't abuse the privilege.

Kajetan Michalewicz Yes I know. That's why I think you should be OK.

Kajetan Michalewicz Then you need to ask yourself, whether you want to take the risk of coming back to Thailand at all?

Sometimes, experiences like the one you had are traumatic and are enough to turn you away from the country they occurred in for life.

If I may ask, in what city did this incident happen?

@Rory ********

Aha. Anyway, doing a same day "switch" like that is perfectly acceptable.

Elías Molina I'm not sure the Department of Foreign Affairs, which is responsible for visa issuance abroad, has access to databases, which check for blacklisting etc

That's why we hear of people being granted Thai visas but then refused entry at the border.

While I don't think he has been blacklisted or has any ongoing legal issues, if I were him, I'd take the risk and show up at the Thai border, arriving by land from a neighboring country.

If one doesn't want to chance it or spend the money on finding out, then better don't come at all and find greener pastures.

It's all about what risks one is willing to take.

I personally think the risk of showing up, by land, from a neighboring country is minimal.

The OP talks about not wanting to "waste money", well, a lawyer would cost good money, applying for a DTV would cost money (applying from Europe, you pay irrespective of the result) and a plane ticket costs money.

If at the end of the day, the worst happens and you're refused entry, let's say, if coming from Malaysia, then just spend a couple of weeks vacationing there and go home. No big deal.

Kajetan Michalewicz Aha...the plot thickens, but OK, it sounds like you should be alright.

@Brian ********

That seems a bit unlikely although with that said he was accused of theft.

The OPs case alleges damage to a bike, not theft. Quite different.